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Director of Community Care

Director of Community Care

Job Description: The Director of Community Care is a vital part of the Moshava Alevy team working in
the area of MESSH (Mental, Emotional, and Social Health) and wellbeing efforts of our camp program.
They provide ongoing support to create a successful experience for campers and staff with a range of
needs at camp. Working closely with the Community Care Team and the Camp Leadership Team, this
person provides both
administrative support, as well as direct service to campers and staff to provide an inclusive and
welcoming environment.
This role is a seasonal summer full-time position (on-site), with specific responsibilities before the summer
camp session begins. During the summer session, the position will include time on, on call hours
(including evenings), and flexible breaks. The Community Care team (including the Camp Director, Rosh
Moshava, and Camp Parents) will create the daily/weekly schedule collaboratively based on needs this
summer. During the pre-camp period work will be virtual. The Community Care Director reports to the
Camp Director.
Reports to: Camp Director
Supervises: Camp Parent(s), Staff

● Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training and ongoing staff
learning related to mental, emotional, and social health throughout the camp session
● Creating and implementing programming for groups of staff members focused on their own
wellness and social-emotional learning
● Providing ongoing support to staff in determining the appropriate response to campers’
behavioral/emotional/mental health needs and in understanding the social dynamics between
campers in each bunk
● Working directly with individual staff navigating their own MESSH challenges
● Serving as an emotional resource to staff when needed
● Attending staff meetings regularly
Campers
● Serving as a resource to campers and staff throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional,
and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers can thrive
● Managing information about camper needs, and communicating those to staff, as well as
documenting communication and plans within Moshava Alevy’s systems
● In coordination with Camp Parents, working directly with individual campers who are having
personal challenges with mental, emotional, and social health
● Reviewing camper files prior to each session for the purpose of assessing and anticipating
campers’ needs
Parents
● Communicating and managing relationships with parents/caregivers in regards to camper needs
(pre-camp and during the camp session)
● In coordination with Camp Parents, consulting with parents to provide updates and problem solve
any challenges in situations where behavior or adjustment issues arise
Administrative/General
● Preparing a summer-end reports to funding agencies in relationship to mental emotional and
social health of Moshava Alevy and its campers
● Being an active presence on-site at camp as a part of the community
● Assisting in supervising Camp Parents
● Keeping Director and appropriate other key leadership informed of all camper situations and
issues as they arise
● Additional responsibilities as required

Compensation:
All Moshava Alevy seasonal staff are provided comfortable living accommodations and 3 full meals per
day, 2 snacks per day, plus a base salary. If staff have children in camp (Gan, Mother’s Helper, camper
age), that may impact their salary
Base Salary: $5,000.00

Rosh Edah (Unit Leader)

Rosh Edah (Unit Leader)

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org), located in Wingdale, NY, is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers in grades 3-10, grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. From sports to the arts, swimming to outdoor adventure, Camp is infused with the best of the tradition and values of Conservative Judaism. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area. Ramah Berkshires is a place where Judaism is lived and every moment is elevated. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

Ramah Berkshires is seeking a responsible, dynamic, experienced, organized, energetic, and camp-loving person for a Rosh Edah (Unit Leader) Position. A Rosh Edah oversees the day-to-day camp experience for an Edah (Grade) of up to 65 Campers. Through organization, staff supervision & management, a Rosh Edah crafts the summer experience for Campers.

2024 Dates:
Senior Staff Training: June 10-16
General Staff Training: June 16-25
Camp Season: June 26 – August 16

Salary: $3200-$5500, depending on experience. Additional compensation available for pre-summer work. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp.

Responsibilities
Staff
· Directly supervise and support 12 – 15 counselors
· Manage staff performance and well-being
· Perform ongoing staff training in collaboration with Camper Care Team

Campers
· Support the well-being and quality of experience of all campers
· Know each bunk’s daily schedule and coordinate staff support and coverage
· Address camper behavioral and social/emotional issues with counselors
· Report directly to Directors regarding camper behavioral and social/emotional issues

Camp Leadership
· Serve as part of the Camp Leadership Team and act as a camp-wide role model and leader

Camp Division Head

Camp Division Head

spend an incredible summer working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA, and have campers ages 7-17. Camp Zeke is seeking enthusiastic and mission-aligned unit head to work in the male division from June 17th to August 11th.

Job Description:

The job of male unit head is an integral role at Camp Zeke. It is a leadership role with many facets, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that our campers have an amazing time and that our staff strive to be the best they can be, while creating a warm and inviting community.

The unit head will be responsible for overseeing the well-being and care of the campers and staff in one of five units in camp. Unit leaders will meet daily to review bunk logs which are completed by the counselors in their unit and which cover issues and concerns in regard to their campers. They will coordinate calls home to parents and will communicate with parents as needed. Unit heads will assist with announcements and orders during meal times. They will coordinate with our camper care team on issues related to campers that require attention. Unit heads will actively participate and assist throughout the day in the camp’s programs, helping to inspire counselors and campers to live the mission of camp – active healthy living!

Benefits:

Accommodations include an air-conditioned cabin
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Camp Main Office Position

Camp Main Office Position

Spend an incredible summer working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17.

We are looking for an office staff member to join our team from June 23 – August 11, 2024, and live on-site at our camp in the Pocono Mountains! There is some flexibility in the start date for full time school workers.

Summer Camp Office Staff Responsibilities

Report to the Operations Director and assist as needed with administrative duties.
Answer phones, address parent concerns (with a focus on an exceedingly high level of service) from start to finish, and assist with other office tasks.
Keep an upbeat, positive attitude and leave every parent with a smile on their face following any interaction.
Maintain high levels of organization and cleanliness of office.
Gain a working knowledge of CampMinder, our camp management system, and address a variety of parent requests relating to CampMinder (form uploads, transportation changes, etc.).
Coordinate pick-up and distribution of mail and CampMinder emails every day.
Use camp car to run local errands as needed, i.e. to the pharmacy, to pick up mail, to drive campers to doctor’s appointments in the local area.

Benefits of Summer Camp Office Staff :

Accommodation includes air-conditioned cabins on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Health Center Coordinator

Health Center Coordinator

About Camp Mountain Chai
Camp Mountain Chai is a premier Jewish summer camp nestled in the scenic beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest in Angelus Oaks, California. Our mission is to provide a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community where campers can grow, learn, and create lasting memories while embracing Jewish values and traditions. We are committed to upholding the highest standards in camp management and operations set forth by the American Camp Association (ACA).

Position Summary:
Camp Mountain Chai is searching for dedicated individuals to join our team as seasonal Health Center Specialist for the summer season. As a Health Center Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our campers and staff. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background and/or interest in healthcare, nursing, or related fields, who are passionate about working in a camp setting and providing quality medical care. The Health Center Specialist will be responsible for managing the health center, coordinating medical staff schedules, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Responsibilities as Staff at Camp Mountain Chai:
• Participate in the mandatory pre-summer meeting, specialist orientation, and staff week.
• Attend regular supervisory meetings (one-on-ones) with the Directors.
• Assist with closing camp at the end of each session and summer.
• Assist with end-of-summer inventory for the health center.

2. Environmental Stewardship:
• Instill in campers and staff respect for nature and the environment.
• Lead by example in eco-friendly practices.
• Ensure campers and staff follow guidelines to prevent damage to camp property.
• Promote a clean and eco-friendly camp environment.

3. Communication:
• Maintain open and effective communication with the CMC full-time team, summer Leadership team, and fellow staff members.
• Attend walkie-talkie training to use communication devices effectively.
• Charge walkie-talkies nightly to facilitate communication within the Leadership team.
• Assist medical staff with documentation of Health Center visitors using the CampMinder database.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding camper-related medical updates.
• Immediately communicate with the Assistant Director for Health Center supplies or medical equipment needs.

4. Health and Wellness:
• Ensure the Health Center operates safely and in accordance with guidelines.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Health Center.
• Provide basic first aid when necessary, following camp health and safety policies.
• Refill the First Aid Kit weekly.
• Promote good hygiene practices and encourage campers to stay hydrated and eat nutritious meals.
• Document and report incidents or issues promptly by filling out accident/injury reports.

5. Group Dynamics:
• Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity within campers.
• Build positive relationships with every camper who comes to the Health Center.
• Assist with resolving conflicts and create a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere.

6. Program Activity Leadership:
• Assist and support all-camp programs as necessary.

7. Camper Supervision and Safety:
• Maintain a high level of safety for all campers throughout the day and at the health center.
• Build positive relationships with all campers. Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of campers always.
• Attend and actively participate in camp-wide safety and emergency response training sessions and protocols.

Physical Demands:
• The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds, such as coolers, medical equipment, and medical supplies.
• The ability to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl, especially when assisting campers with various activities.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often while leading campers on hikes, nature walks, and field trips.
• The ability to sit for extended periods, especially when instructing campers in arts and crafts, storytelling, and other sedentary activities.
• The ability to operate machinery and equipment, such as camp grills, canoes, and archery equipment, with proper training and safety precautions.
• The ability to work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, and in confined spaces, such as tents, cabins, and camp buses.
• The ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and sun exposure.
• Swim and/or pass a swim test to ensure the safety of campers during water activities.
• Maintain attention and high levels of energy or excitement for extended periods to keep campers engaged and entertained.
• Spend most of the time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and insects.
• Be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out to assist campers with various activities, such as tying shoelaces, helping with bathroom needs, and participating in physical games.

Camp Mountain Chai is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note that this job description is not all-encompassing. Other duties may be assigned, and the requirements of this position may change at any time.

Activity Instructor

Activity Instructor

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade.

All of our Activity Specialists build their own informal Jewish education curricula based on Jewish values and creating a connection to Israel. They teach daily 30 minute lessons to campers entering Pre-K through entering 5th grade.

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Program Director to create weekly lesson plans
• Create and execute fun, age-appropriate activities
• Engage campers and help them develop new skills
• Run 30 minute lessons daily with groups of 12-14 campers
• Incorporate Jewish values, Hebrew and/or Israel education into activities whenever possible (assistance is provided if you do not have experience in this area)

We are currently seeking specialists in the following areas: Music, Sports, Yoga, Art, Hebrew, Martial Arts, Nature, Swim/Lifeguarding

Camp runs Monday – Friday from June 24 – August 16 with a week of staff training from
June 17, 18, 20 & 23. The camp day is 8:30am – 4:00pm. Approximately 30 hours of pre-camp curriculum development.

Unit Head

Unit Head

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community.
Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.

Responsibilities:

Staff
• Supervise 12 – 15 counselors
• Manage staff performance and well-being
• Perform ongoing staff training, as necessary
• Oversee writing of camper reports
• Report directly to Director regarding staff issues and support
• Coordinate and oversee substitute coverage for absent staff members

Campers
• Support the well-being and quality of experience of all campers
• Know each group’s daily schedule and provide additional staffing support, when needed
• Address camper behavioral and social/emotional issues with counselors
• Report directly to Director regarding camper behavioral and social/emotional issues
• Call parents regarding any issues with campers
• Oversee camper arrival and dismissal

Camp Leadership
• Serve as part of the camp Leadership Team along with the Director and Assistant Director
• Help plan and implement Staff Orientation

Bunk Counselor

Bunk Counselor

Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is looking to hire responsible, motivated, engaging staff members who can spend 9 weeks, at camp as bunk counselors and specialists. We are looking to hire cabin counselors as well as specialty counselors in the following areas: Music and woodworking. Camp Ramah Wisconsin provides 575+ children and 300+ adults with transformative experiences of vibrant Jewish life seamlessly blended with the joy of summer camp. We serve Jewish campers throughout the Midwest and beyond with diverse backgrounds and needs who come together to make friends, have fun, develop skills, and enhance their Judaism.

Full Summer Compensation
$1600-2800 (based on grade and experience)

Camp Nurse

Camp Nurse

Position Overview:
The Camp Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the Ramah Day Camp LA community while camp is in session. This is a full-time position and reports to the Camp Director.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Review all camper and staff medical forms prior to camp, in coordination with Ramah in California Clinical Medical Director.
Provide first aid to campers and staff according to generally accepted principles and standards of care.
Assess and triage campers and staff seeking medical attention and refer to campers/staff’s medical team as needed and according to camp protocols.
Provide first response in emergency situations and provide appropriate medical care as the situation requires.
Administer prescribed medications as needed and/or as ordered by camper’s physician and administer OTC medications on an as-needed basis in accordance with labeled instructions and standing orders.
Monitor and document care and progress of campers/staff in the infirmary in the CampMinder electronic system.
Document all medical-related accidents or injuries in a timely manner using an incident report form.
Communicate with parent(s) and/or guardian regarding camper injuries, illnesses, or other incidents.
Administer treatments as necessary according to nurses’ scope of care, assessment and/or camper’s physician orders.
Manage and oversee allergies (including food allergies) and emergency allergy medications.
Document and communicate any communicable disease-related concerns while following outlined procedures.
Support camp staff in implementing individualized healthcare plans.
Ensure infirmary supplies are adequately stocked.

Camp Arts and Crafts Director

Camp Arts and Crafts Director

Job description
Spend an incredible summer, working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17. We are looking for an Art Education Director to join our team from June 17 – August 11, 2024, and live on-site at our camp in the Pocono Mountains! There is some flexibility in the start date for school teachers.

Key Responsibilities of Art Education Director:

-Create an arts and crafts and ceramics program that include the themes of camp values.
-Supervise the staff of the art department and ensure that each person knows what is expected of them as a member of the art team. Provide guidance and create daily schedules for the team.
-The Art Director will take a special interest in our ceramics area and should know how to safely use a kiln.
-Create lists of supplies for craft projects and keep ongoing inventories of stock and reorder forms.
-Keep track of projects that go well and those that are not as well received.
-Teach daily arts and crafts classes with assistance from qualified Counselors.
-Lead specialty programs including Olympics and evening activities (i.e. banner design).
-Assist The theatre department with the creation of background sets and costumes as needed.
-Assist in all other areas of camp as needed

Salary and Benefits of Arts and Crafts Director:

-Accommodation include air-conditioned cabins
-Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
-Room, board, and a salary are provided.
-Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
-Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
-Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off